Do you ever feel like you are being ungrateful?

@Eden1919 Eden1919 you are definitely not a waste of space. You are one of the nicest people on the forums. I always read your posts ... I don't necessarily post anything or even like because I maybe having a bad day and dont feel like talking. Just remember you can only do what you can do little steps and be kind to yourself and you will get there in the end 🙂 Love gp xxxxx

I feel like that a lot @Eden1919. Especially at this moment.

Feeling like that too @Eden1919

Things are feeling really difficult for you all at the moment @Former-Member@Eden1919@Teej

Sometimes our sadness can colour the way we see ourselves and the world, and our minds are pretty good at judging us when we're in this space too. When the gap between what we want and what we have is quite big, we tend to feel strong emotions. Even though it can feel like you're not coping, every moment you perservere, despite the thoughts and feelings, is a sign that you are coping - even if it doesn't look quite like you want it to yet. Is there anything that you find helpful to get unstuck from these thoughts and feelings?

If at any time the feelings start to feel a bit too much to carry alone, please know too that you can reach out for support through Lifeline on 13 11 14. Take care 🌻

Personally for me I just think those thoughts until another one comes or those thoughts and emotions just go for a while and come back when they come back @Former-Member

That makes sense @Former-Member Thoughts and emotions are very much like that in their nature. They tend to come and go, a bit like the weather. Sounds as though acceptance about the nature of the thoughts is what helps you to cope. That's a great approach as it prevent us getting too caught up in them when they do visit 🌳

Are are any other strategies that work for you? What works for other people?

Well we have had more rain than sun this way in our life...

Might just pour soon @Former-Member

I am going MAD

I don’t have any stradegy -hanging on

You're doing really well to hang on as best you can @Former-Member. I hope the forums are a bit like an umbrella while the rain passes. If you're interested, you might like to check out the social spaces for a bit of distraction for now. Take care @Former-Member and I hope the rain passes in time.

Hanging on for life @Former-Member